Cinnamon Swirl Apple Pie Biscotti

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or other sweet-tart variety)
• 1 tablespoon caramel sauce

Instructions:

Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix the Dough

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Cream the Butter and Eggs

In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Fold in Apples and Caramel

Gently fold in diced apples and caramel sauce.

Chill and Shape

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut into desired shapes.

Bake and Cool

Place biscotti on prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch of space between each cookie. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dip in Chocolate (optional)

If desired, melt some chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave and dip the cooled biscotti in it.

Note: This recipe combines elements of apple pie with biscotti. The addition of cinnamon swirl gives a nice warm flavor to the cookies.